MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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